Sony Reader covers - what color do you pick? - Page 3

ultim8fury · 10-04-2006, 05:49 PM

dab the cover with sticky tape. It should pick up all the bits

NatCh · 10-04-2006, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kosst Amojan

Does anyone have any good ideas on how to clean the cover? The suade is already starting to pick up a bit of dust and other specks.

Lint brush, maybe?

Michele · 10-04-2006, 07:21 PM

Just use one of those microfiber cloths or eyeglass cloth.

yowzah · 10-06-2006, 09:06 AM

How do you take the included cover off? I didn't see anything in the manual regarding this. I pulled and tugged a little, but I didn't want to get too rough and break something. Is it screwed in? Velcro? Thanks.

Bob Russell · 10-06-2006, 09:10 AM

It has a round set of slots on the back of the reader, just bigger than a quarter. The cover has the protrusions to match, so it just snaps into place.

To remove it, you can just pull it off.

To attach it, put the reader face down on a flat (non-abrasive) surface and then press the cover onto it. That helps spread the force, and protects the screen.

Slava · 10-06-2006, 09:12 AM

@yowzah

He he he, wait till you try to snap it back. This is where the all fun begins

It's some kind of plastic lock and one need to pull (and then press) strong enough to detach/attach that cover.

Bob Russell · 10-06-2006, 10:02 AM

I guess we can all see why they decided to reinforce the back of the device before rollout!

I'm hoping we will see some fancier covers start to appear if it becomes a popular device. GearDiary has a neat picture of a Vaja pda pouch that would be a neat sort of idea for the reader... http://geardiary.com/?p=47

sarahw2275 · 10-09-2006, 09:11 AM

Have the accessories begun to appear in stores yet? I've obtained my reader through a forum member so i'm hoping to be able to get a case in the same manner

Alexander Turcic · 10-09-2006, 09:25 AM

The brown cover I ordered is still out of stock.

tekchic · 10-09-2006, 06:13 PM

Same here -- anyone have any insider tips as to when the covers will be shipping? I checked my order today and it says "Ship Date Unknown"

anotherchance · 10-12-2006, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Honestly, at the time of the order I didn't know it came with the cover. Well I knew, but I didn't know it was the same $40 cover I was adding to my cart. Oh well. Doesn't hurt to have one for replacement, right?

That's good to know. I wasn't sure to be honest. I kept seeing pictures online without any cover on them and was getting a bit down in the mouth that I was going to have to come up with ANOTHER 40 bucks!! I'm still saving...

NatCh · 10-12-2006, 05:23 PM

The $40 ones are a fancy sueded stuff, the stock one is a nice synthetic, with leatheroid accents along the edges. I find the standard one quite satisfactory.

I think I'd probably reccomend waiting 'til you can look the standard one over before deciding whether to fork out for the fancy ones. Unless of course, you have some reason to do so, like you just want to.

tekchic · 10-13-2006, 04:24 PM

The gorgeous little brown leather cover finally shipped!

Of course, not knowing what month it'd arrive, I just did ground, so even though I'm a five hour drive away from the "Sort Location," it sounds like mine won't arrive until 10/20. At least it shipped 10/12 though -- I'll post pics when I get it!

Peregrine · 10-16-2006, 04:20 AM

The Gizmodo link with the closeup screenshots mentioned this case:

http://www.buymedge.com

Sort of strange looking as it is meant to go over the entire Reader and it has "replacement" buttons on the front, but probably decent for protection. Takes away from the sexy high-tech look a lot though, IMO.

Jake · 10-16-2006, 10:20 AM

Totally personal taste of course, but that cover looks like spandex for e-book readers! I prefer mine to look somewhat like a 'book' at any rate. On second thought though, if you're taking your reader to the gym this would work great - no floppy covers to get in the way.

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10-04-2006, 07:21 PM	#33
Michele Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 999496 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Device: Kindle 3	Just use one of those microfiber cloths or eyeglass cloth. Last edited by Michele; 10-04-2006 at 07:40 PM.

10-06-2006, 09:12 AM	#36
Slava Addict Posts: 285 Karma: 129 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Device: PRS-500 · iPad · K3	@yowzah He he he, wait till you try to snap it back. This is where the all fun begins It's some kind of plastic lock and one need to pull (and then press) strong enough to detach/attach that cover. Last edited by Slava; 10-06-2006 at 10:10 AM.

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10-04-2006, 05:49 PM	#31
ultim8fury Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 368 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Device: PRS500, Looking at 700	dab the cover with sticky tape. It should pick up all the bits

10-06-2006, 09:06 AM	#34
yowzah Member Posts: 10 Karma: 14 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston, MA Device: Palm T3, Sony eReader	How do you take the included cover off? I didn't see anything in the manual regarding this. I pulled and tugged a little, but I didn't want to get too rough and break something. Is it screwed in? Velcro? Thanks.

10-06-2006, 09:10 AM	#35
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	It has a round set of slots on the back of the reader, just bigger than a quarter. The cover has the protrusions to match, so it just snaps into place. To remove it, you can just pull it off. To attach it, put the reader face down on a flat (non-abrasive) surface and then press the cover onto it. That helps spread the force, and protects the screen.

10-06-2006, 10:02 AM	#37
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I guess we can all see why they decided to reinforce the back of the device before rollout! I'm hoping we will see some fancier covers start to appear if it becomes a popular device. GearDiary has a neat picture of a Vaja pda pouch that would be a neat sort of idea for the reader... http://geardiary.com/?p=47

10-09-2006, 09:11 AM	#38
sarahw2275 Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 48 Join Date: Sep 2006	Have the accessories begun to appear in stores yet? I've obtained my reader through a forum member so i'm hoping to be able to get a case in the same manner

10-09-2006, 09:25 AM	#39
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	The brown cover I ordered is still out of stock.

10-09-2006, 06:13 PM	#40
tekchic Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	Same here -- anyone have any insider tips as to when the covers will be shipping? I checked my order today and it says "Ship Date Unknown"

10-12-2006, 05:23 PM	#42
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	The $40 ones are a fancy sueded stuff, the stock one is a nice synthetic, with leatheroid accents along the edges. I find the standard one quite satisfactory. I think I'd probably reccomend waiting 'til you can look the standard one over before deciding whether to fork out for the fancy ones. Unless of course, you have some reason to do so, like you just want to.

10-13-2006, 04:24 PM	#43
tekchic Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	The gorgeous little brown leather cover finally shipped! Of course, not knowing what month it'd arrive, I just did ground, so even though I'm a five hour drive away from the "Sort Location," it sounds like mine won't arrive until 10/20. At least it shipped 10/12 though -- I'll post pics when I get it!

10-16-2006, 04:20 AM	#44
Peregrine Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cary, NC Device: iPad	The Gizmodo link with the closeup screenshots mentioned this case: http://www.buymedge.com Sort of strange looking as it is meant to go over the entire Reader and it has "replacement" buttons on the front, but probably decent for protection. Takes away from the sexy high-tech look a lot though, IMO.

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10-16-2006, 10:20 AM	#45
Jake Renaissance Man Posts: 45 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Device: Sony Reader	Totally personal taste of course, but that cover looks like spandex for e-book readers! I prefer mine to look somewhat like a 'book' at any rate. On second thought though, if you're taking your reader to the gym this would work great - no floppy covers to get in the way.